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Cox. <br />We met with Chain= Macht on November 5. 1999, and he suggested this meeting <br />would be most appropriate. <br />Please contact me at 794-0701 if you have iitrther questions, or need addmonal <br />iaforman= about this press-ntxfinn <br />?hank You, <br />Janet Alford, Executive Director of Indian River Land Trust, introduced Dr. David <br />Dr. David Cox, 9495 Periwinkle, representing IndianRiverLand Trust, aprivate not- <br />for-profit committee organized to preserve, protect and conserve our local resources, noted <br />that the Trust supports McKee Botanical Garden, Land Acquisition Advisory Committee, <br />Pelican Island Natural Wildlife Reserve and Jungle Trail, and the Archie Carr Natural <br />Wildlife Reserve. He presented the Indian River Land Trust Land Conservation Analysis <br />(CLERK'S NOTE: COPY OF ANALYSIS IS ON FILE WITH THE BACKUP FOR <br />TODAY'S MEETING) and recommended that 4 properties take priority: (1) Blue Cypress <br />Creek and Padgett Branch, (2) Fellsmere East link connecting St. Sebastian River project <br />with lands to the south, (3) lands that link Fellsmere East and Blue Cypress Conservation <br />area, and (4) the unprotected part of the St. Sebastian River. He noted that these are not <br />specific parcels but priority areas. He also recommended the following continuing priorities: <br />(1) Orchid Island coastal strand and maritime hammock, (2) scrub along the coastal ridge, <br />(3) Indian River Blueways Project, and (4) preparation and implementation of a Green <br />Infrastructure Plan creating a connected system of ecological reserves. He expressed the <br />Land Trust's continuing commitment to help the County conserve lands and enhance the <br />quality of life in Indian River County. <br />NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN. <br />NOVEMBER 16, 1999 <br />-105- Boa ill rmuE ' <br />